Prins Christians dåb, 21. januar 2006

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Photo-story from Prince Christian’s Baptism, January 21, 2006

A grey and very cold winter morning
The babies where tucked in nice and warm
and the press was there in large numbers
Entertainer and musician Sigurd Barret took care of the kids in the cold morning
Danish National Radio Girl Choir

All dressed up in warm winter clothes
A slippery ramp to the outdoor stage was great amusement
People waiting at the entrance of Christiansborg Castle Church
The Danish police were present in great numbers
Police were living popcicles, with temperatures below zero and an awful wind
The first guests arrive - the old gentleman is mr. Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller, owner of the worldwide Mærsk Shipping Company
Alexandra shows up with Prince Nikolai and Prince Felix
Swedish Crown Princess Viktoria arrives

Norwegian Crown Prince couple
Danish Prince Joachim
Donaldson and wife, Mary's parents
Danish Queen Margrethe arrives
Prince Henrik and Queen Margrethe
Mary waving

Security first
A very happy Crownprince Frederik and Mary with the unnamed baby, just called The Little Prince

It's a tradition that the Danes watch a ceremony on large screens near by
Swedish Crown Princess Viktoria sitting behind Mary and the baby

The Baptism
A famous fountain near the church
Mounted police are often used at ceremonys
Bye bye, Frederik and Mary are the primary target for hundreds of photographers from all over the world - it's almost impossible to take a picture of them leaving the church
Everything went well, police are a bit relieved
But then the hard wind blows the hat off a Swedish countess’ head. The officer throws herself after the hat, and drops her own cap. A comedy has just begun...
Returning the fine hat is first priority for an officer
and the count, amused, expresses his thanks
Red cheeks - hundreds followed the episode
..including Alexandra and Prince Felix and Prince Nikolai. Alexandra stops, and tells the boys what just happened

Policecap back on head - and that was the end of a very cold Baptism day in Copenhagen